Mission Statement

The mission of the BYU Wellness Program is to establish a work environment that promotes healthy lifestyles, decreases the risk of disease, and enhances the quality of life. This program encourages university personnel and their families to strengthen their health and well-being through educational opportunities, wellness activities and self-improvement.

Taking responsibility for one's health and well-being is an essential part of provident living and is vital to one's ability to contribute to the work and mission of the university. The Wellness Program promotes positive change in six areas of health and wellness:

• Physical: Implementing positive lifestyle habits and physical activity.
• Social: Maintaining and building healthy relationships.
• Spiritual: Integrating gospel principles into personal behavior.
• Emotional: Recognizing and managing feelings.
• Financial: Developing a value-based approach to personal money management.
• Intellectual: Acquiring new knowledge through stimulating mental activities.